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    We're looking for a Business Strategy Graduate to join our Kier Places Team based in the South East.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on one of our structured graduate development programmes. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.

    What will you be responsible for?

    As a Business Strategy Graduate this role will be pivotal in shaping and delivery of the 5 year strategic objectives for Kier Places. There will be lots of exposure to stakeholders, upskilling and engaging teams to bring them along the journey

    Your day to day will include:

    • Marketing Analysis: Conduct research and analysis of industry trends
    • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with wider to teams to develop, implement and track action plans to support the overall strategy
    • Project Management: Oversee the execution of strategic projects

    How does the graduate scheme work?

    When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

    What are we looking for?

    We do not have any grade requirements, but we do ask that you have a degree in Business, or a business related degree.

    The role of Business Strategy Graduate is great for you if you:

    • You have a Business Administration or Economics degree or equivalent.
    • You can work collaboratively as part of a wider team.
    • Are punctual, self-motivated, and willing to learn.

    For this role you'll also have to have completed, or due to complete your degree by September 2024.

    We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

    Reward and benefits

    We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.

    Recruitment timeline

    • October 2023: Initial applications
    • November 2023: Video interviews
    • January 2024 onwards: Assessment centres